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Wednesday, November 6 - The local results, and what they tell us Nov 06, 2024

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Missouri ended up voting for Republican candidates on Tuesday — while legalizing abortion. What the causes and candidates that emerged victorious tell us, how people impacted by these decisions are reacting, and what happens next.

Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day Nov 05, 2024

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It’s Election Day. We have the important reminders and updates on this last day of voting, and a story on the first voting experience for students at a local school, looking to elect their new mascot. Plus, indulge in a few minutes of some truly old fashioned alternative programming, courtesy of a couple in Rolla—for whom using a manual typewriter is a multi-sensory experience.

Monday, November 4 - Quincy's airport calls for new airline Nov 04, 2024

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Quincy officials are itching to depart with its sole airline provider, citing unmet promises and unreliable service. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson reports on a possible fresh start for the city and Quincy Regional Airport.

Friday, November 1 - Campaign finance and leaving Illinois Nov 01, 2024

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A Midwest Newsroom investigation looks at outside money trying to influence ballot initiatives and Madison County is one of several downstate counties voting on exploring leaving Illinois.

Thursday, October 31 - Saving a spooky native beetle Oct 31, 2024

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As trick-or-treaters get their costumes ready, scientists are working to save a spooky native bug whose numbers have plummeted. St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke reports.

Wednesday, October 30 - MO's Amendment 3 Oct 30, 2024

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Missouri was the first state in the country to ban most abortions after the fall of Roe v. Wade. But next week, voters will decide whether to place abortion rights protections in the state constitution. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum has more on the high stakes over Missouri’s Amendment 3.

Tuesday, October 29 - Hawley and Kunce pitch vastly different messages Oct 29, 2024

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Missouri’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Lucas Kunce and Republican incumbent Josh Hawley is arguably the most competitive, and combative, statewide contest this year. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports, Kunce and Hawley are pitching strikingly different messages in the campaign’s final stretch.

Monday, October 28 - Has the craft brewery bubble burst? Oct 28, 2024

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St. Louis has a reputation as a beer town, but in the past few months, a handful of local breweries have filed for bankruptcy, indicated they’re closing, or both. Craft breweries across the country are facing headwinds. St. Louis Public Radio’s Eric Schmid explores how that's playing out locally.

Monday, October 28 - Has the craft brewery bubble burst? Oct 28, 2024

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Friday, October 25 - The issues impacting the MO gubernatorial race Oct 25, 2024

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There are 11 days until the November 5th election., when Missourians will choose 5 statewide positions, including the governor. Several ballot initiatives – including a question on overturning Missouri’s abortion ban – could be an influence on who wins the governor’s race. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg reports on the contest.

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